The 2025 Wimbledon, held at the All England Club in London from June 30th to July 13th, witnessed a significant influx of Bollywood celebrities and social media influencers this year.
Sophie Choudry Slams Celebs: The presence of Bollywood celebrities and social media influencers at Wimbledon 2025 generated considerable buzz. However, amidst the glamour and spotlight, singer and actress Sophie Choudry offered a b reaction. In a post on Instagram, Sophie clearly stated that the prestigious and historic sports tournament like Wimbledon should not be turned into a spectacle like the 'Cannes Film Festival' red carpet.
Why did Sophie Choudry object?
Sophie Choudry expressed her displeasure in an Instagram story, writing, "Oh God, please don't make Wimbledon the next Cannes. I've been a huge tennis fan for the last 30 years. I've shed tears of joy and sorrow for my favorite players. In school, I'd make timetables to watch matches amidst my studies."
Sophie mentioned that she herself witnessed Martina Navratilova's last Wimbledon final and has watched several historic matches. She also wrote that in those days, there was a passion for the sport and the players, and not just a trend of posing for Instagram.
'Most people are just going for Insta' - Sophie Choudry's dig
Sophie Choudry directly criticized those celebrities and influencers who were treating a respected tennis tournament like Wimbledon as just a "fashion runway." She said, "This year, suddenly, a lot of celebrities and influencers from India have reached Wimbledon. I'm not saying that everyone is fake, maybe someone genuinely loves the sport, but the truth is that most people have come just to pose for social media. They have no interest in the game or the players. They just want to take photos and post."
Sophie further wrote, "Please, don't ruin one of the most beautiful and historic tournaments in the world like this. Let Wimbledon remain in its dignity."
Which celebrities attended Wimbledon 2025?
This time, many well-known faces from Bollywood and social media attended Wimbledon 2025. These included:
- Janhvi Kapoor (with her boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya)
- Sonam Kapoor (with husband Anand Ahuja)
- Jacqueline Fernandez
- Urvashi Rautela
- Avneet Kaur
- Neena Gupta
- Preity Zinta
All these celebrities were seen posing more for the cameras than watching the tennis matches while seated at the All England Club's Center Court.
Why was this question raised?
Wimbledon has always been known for sportsmanship, elegance, and royal traditions. It is a tennis tournament that the world views as the most prestigious Grand Slam. Sports enthusiasts like Sophie Choudry were disheartened by the fact that photos, brand endorsements, and Instagram reels are becoming more prominent than the sport itself. They believe that those who come to Wimbledon not for the love of the game but for show are not doing justice to the sport and its players.
